About
PMHNP Boards Prep exists to make studying for the ANCC and AANP PMHNP certification exams clear, efficient, and confidence-building. We write original, exam-style questions mapped to test blueprints, focus on generic medication names only, and add fresh items every month so your practice stays current. (See our Plans & Pricing, FAQ, and Contact pages.)
About the Creator — Dr. Trae Stewart
Trae Stewart, PhD, MPH, MSN, MN, MS, PMHNP-BC, APRN is a board-certified psychiatric–mental health nurse practitioner and professor of nursing. He serves as Professor and PMHNP Program Director at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS). Dr. Stewart also teaches nationwide as faculty and continuing-education instructor with Fitzgerald Health Education Associates (FHEA). Clinically, he owns and practices in PsychMatters, LLC, providing telepsychiatry care and precepting PMHNP students. He is ANCC board-certified (Across the Lifespan) and licensed as an RN/APRN (multi-state). He also holds Brainsway TMS certification and has completed training including C-SSRS and buprenorphine X-waiver. A lifelong educator, Dr. Stewart has graduate preparation in psychiatric–mental health nursing (MSN, MN), along with prior graduate degrees in public health and forensic psychology and a PhD from USC. He is also a Fulbright Specialist and has led international academic and public-health projects.
Publications & Study Resources
Dr. Stewart authored the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program Companion and Board Certification Exam Review Workbook (Springer, 2024)—a comprehensive study resource aligned to PMHNP curricula and boards preparation. Read more or purchase from Springer: Springer book page. (SpringerLink)
Explore Dr. Stewart’s broader scholarship on his ORCID profile: orcid.org/0000-0003-0068-1523. (ORCID, SAGE Journals)
How This Site Helps You Pass
- Exam-style items only. Stems and distractors mirror ANCC/AANP test conventions.
- Searchable by topic. Filter by major domains (role/professional practice; assessment/diagnosis; psychopharm; modalities; lifespan & special populations; neuro/biostats/ethics, etc.).
- Targeted learning. Each question includes a detailed rationale, plus why other options don’t fit.
- Always generic names. No brand names in question text or keys.
- Steady growth. New questions are added each month to keep your practice fresh.
A Note from Dr. Stewart
“I built this question bank to feel like the real exam: thoughtful stems, plausible distractors, and explanations that teach—not just tell. Whether you’re days from testing or starting your PMHNP program, I want every session here to move your readiness forward.”
Quick Links
- Get Started: Create an account
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- Frequently Asked Questions: Read FAQs
- Contact: Get in touch
Selected credentials and roles above were drawn from Dr. Stewart’s current CV and professional record.
References: SpringerLink · ORCID · SAGE Journals